My daughter Rebecca and son-in-law Mike gave us this cake for my birthday and mother’s day, May 10th. It was the most unusual cake we have ever received. And, I am very glad to say that it was a special day for both of us. The cake was great, we had a nice time and it will be remembered for quite a while!
Some people I have known do not celebrate birthdays, but that is their loss, for it is not only a time to get used to calling yourself a different number, but a time for reflection as well. This past year was a tough one, with much sickness and then this Corona Virus business. But, I am feeling better than I have in years and we have been spared (so far) from that scourge from Asia.
As usual, I thought of a related Bible passage; this time from the book of Job…
Job 1 ( World English Bible )
1 There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job. That man was blameless and upright, and one who feared God, * and turned away from evil.
2 There were born to him seven sons and three daughters.
3 His possessions also were seven thousand sheep, three thousand camels, five hundred yoke of oxen, five hundred female donkeys, and a very great household; so that this man was the greatest of all the children of the east.
4 His sons went and held a feast in the house of each one on his birthday; and they sent and called for their three sisters to eat and to drink with them.
5 It was so, when the days of their feasting had run their course, that Job sent and sanctified them, and rose up early in the morning, and offered burnt offerings according to the number of them all. For Job said, “It may be that my sons have sinned, and renounced God in their hearts.” Job did so continually.
Yes, birthdays are a time for reflection as well as celebration. Reflection of not only your life, but those you care about as well. After all, we are not solitary beings; we exist in a family group, a social and political environment.
One last thought…
PRAY, for Paul said to the Thessalonian brethren…
1 Thessalonians 5 ( WEB )
16 Rejoice always.
17 Pray without ceasing.
18 In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus toward you.
Now, that is something to remember!